My brothers band wants to play at my wedding - Bands Wedding Forum

So my brother and his friends are in their early twenties and have been in a folk/rock band together since high school. they are actually really good and want to be the band at my wedding reception. I am totally cool with them playing a couple of songs, but I really had my heart set on a jazz band that played at my cousins wedding. Would it be rude of me to have the jazz band be, i guess, the headliner, and my brothers band open up for them? Or should I just tell my brother that his bands style isn't really going to fit in with our wedding theme. I know everyone would love to hear him and his friends play though, they're always a good time.

Becca Lloyd

Dec 17, 2015

I think the idea of having the band of your dreams as the main act and having your brother and his musician friends "sit in" would be best and make everyone happy!

Jon Harris

Apr 05, 2016

It's your wedding so I say do whatever you want. If your brother is offended that he would only play a couple of songs, or not at all, tell him that it is your special day and he can play at his own wedding. Another option would be to have him play as guests arrive or at a cocktail hour. That way you get to have your jazz band and your brother gets to play at your wedding. Win win.

Erica Tabby

Jan 19, 2016